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14 May 2013, 08:39 PM
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Ty's got the advantage of having 8K to play with though,I've spoke with Martyn after the test drive on road and he said it go's like **** lol
Plus you need to remember that on the road the boost power is earlier as well.
Would like to take the chance to say well done Martyn and engine tuner.
Plus you need to remember that on the road the boost power is earlier as well.
Would like to take the chance to say well done Martyn and engine tuner.
I was only talking of what i would like personally from this type of car and my own driving style.
I'm happy for Ty and what he's achieved after everything he's had done to the car.
14 May 2013, 08:42 PM
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Dont get me wrong, i aint knocking the mapping or the car build. I know enginetuner have a good rep from their history of builds and maps of other locals.
I was only talking of what i would like personally from this type of car and my own driving style.
I'm happy for Ty and what he's achieved after everything he's had done to the car.
I was only talking of what i would like personally from this type of car and my own driving style.
I'm happy for Ty and what he's achieved after everything he's had done to the car.
Lol,I wasn't thinking that mate
14 May 2013, 08:59 PM
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It has come to my attention that a certain individual has inferred via a social media site that 'maybe' I'm a liar, now I can either be ignore it or act on it.
I'll leave it to the individual concerned to post a retraction on the social network site and edit his post accordingly, plus as I've posted this message I'll also expect a similar retraction on here as well.
The choice is down to the individual concerned.
I'll leave it to the individual concerned to post a retraction on the social network site and edit his post accordingly, plus as I've posted this message I'll also expect a similar retraction on here as well.
The choice is down to the individual concerned.
14 May 2013, 10:28 PM
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Just like me builds up to an almighty crescendo at the right time. 
I am not worried Rob, it will require a slightly different driving style but the JDM 6 speed gearing should help that along. 
Thanks Kev, or a sticker 'no fat chicks'. 
14 May 2013, 10:30 PM
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Just scraped it but it got there.
Thanks Si, fancy a straight swop now?
14 May 2013, 10:33 PM
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17 May 2013, 06:10 PM
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It has come to my attention that a certain individual has inferred via a social media site that 'maybe' I'm a liar, now I can either be ignore it or act on it.
I'll leave it to the individual concerned to post a retraction on the social network site and edit his post accordingly, plus as I've posted this message I'll also expect a similar retraction on here as well.
The choice is down to the individual concerned.
I'll leave it to the individual concerned to post a retraction on the social network site and edit his post accordingly, plus as I've posted this message I'll also expect a similar retraction on here as well.
The choice is down to the individual concerned.
Sorry mate couldn't resist....BTW in the infamous words of Shaggy 'It wasn't me'
18 May 2013, 08:06 PM
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So that's a definite maybe then.
Thanks Rob, sorry I couldn't make it today but getting home late and setting off early this morning meant that by the time I would have arrived with you I would have been asleep as soon as I stopped.
Thanks Rich, I did see you last night when I passed you just before the Margam junction of the M4.
Thanks Rob, sorry I couldn't make it today but getting home late and setting off early this morning meant that by the time I would have arrived with you I would have been asleep as soon as I stopped.
18 May 2013, 08:13 PM
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Freedom of speed and thought is one thing, but inferring I am a liar is another.
Hopefully there will be no further repeats.
I know it was a guess as you posted the day before it was even mapped on methanol, either that or you have Doc Brown's Delorean.
You were bloody close as well.
18 May 2013, 08:31 PM
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Well I picked the car up this morning and I have to say that despite the fact that in effect it's a large turbo on a small engine that the car goes very well indeed.
All due to the excellent workmanship carried out by Ryan and Martyn @ Enginetuner (plus the other staff at Enginetuner who carried out some of the extra mechanical work required).
The gearbox does require a little bit more use than what was required with the LM400 but that was too be expected, it's a pay off between low end spool and top end power. As someone posted on this thread previously 'if you have lag then you are in the wrong gear' and that is very true indeed.
Martyn took me for a test drive and to show me how the various features of the Alcatek ECU and Toucan touch screen display, I am really impressed by how well everything works and the features / functions you can access.
The car drives like a dream with no hesitation when 'giving it the beans' and given the previous problems with the Simtek idling and cold start it is just like the factory ECU in these terms.
The good thing about launch control is that you can now choose to have it off or on just by selecting it on the Toucan, whereas before it automatically engaged at a selected RPM when you were stationary and in first gear with the clutch pedal depressed (5000 rpm on my car from memory).
The flat floor shifting takes some getting used to having been taught the clutch down, throttle pedal up technique it is strange to plant your foot to the floor and then pressing and releasing the clutch pedal. It works very well indeed as you can see on the Toucan boost gauge that the boost stays constant and does not drop at all, plus the acceleration just carries on from where you left off.
Switching maps, engaging launch control and switching the anti lag on/off is a breeze with the Toucan, as well as the warning alarms for the sensors is great. You don't need to constantly watch the Toucan scanning for faults, if there is a problem you will get an audible warning as well the visual one.
When I had gauges fitted I found that I spent too much time watching them for oil temp and pressure constantly worried in case something went wrong.
In short I am very very happy with the car and the work that has been carried out.
All due to the excellent workmanship carried out by Ryan and Martyn @ Enginetuner (plus the other staff at Enginetuner who carried out some of the extra mechanical work required).
The gearbox does require a little bit more use than what was required with the LM400 but that was too be expected, it's a pay off between low end spool and top end power. As someone posted on this thread previously 'if you have lag then you are in the wrong gear' and that is very true indeed.
Martyn took me for a test drive and to show me how the various features of the Alcatek ECU and Toucan touch screen display, I am really impressed by how well everything works and the features / functions you can access.
The car drives like a dream with no hesitation when 'giving it the beans' and given the previous problems with the Simtek idling and cold start it is just like the factory ECU in these terms.
The good thing about launch control is that you can now choose to have it off or on just by selecting it on the Toucan, whereas before it automatically engaged at a selected RPM when you were stationary and in first gear with the clutch pedal depressed (5000 rpm on my car from memory).
The flat floor shifting takes some getting used to having been taught the clutch down, throttle pedal up technique it is strange to plant your foot to the floor and then pressing and releasing the clutch pedal. It works very well indeed as you can see on the Toucan boost gauge that the boost stays constant and does not drop at all, plus the acceleration just carries on from where you left off.
Switching maps, engaging launch control and switching the anti lag on/off is a breeze with the Toucan, as well as the warning alarms for the sensors is great. You don't need to constantly watch the Toucan scanning for faults, if there is a problem you will get an audible warning as well the visual one.
When I had gauges fitted I found that I spent too much time watching them for oil temp and pressure constantly worried in case something went wrong.
In short I am very very happy with the car and the work that has been carried out.
18 May 2013, 08:50 PM
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Well I picked the car up this morning and I have to say that despite the fact that in effect it's a large turbo on a small engine that the car goes very well indeed.
All due to the excellent workmanship carried out by Ryan and Martyn @ Enginetuner (plus the other staff at Enginetuner who carried out some of the extra mechanical work required).
The gearbox does require a little bit more use than what was required with the LM400 but that was too be expected, it's a pay off between low end spool and top end power. As someone posted on this thread previously 'if you have lag then you are in the wrong gear' and that is very true indeed.
Martyn took me for a test drive and to show me how the various features of the Alcatek ECU and Toucan touch screen display, I am really impressed by how well everything works and the features / functions you can access.
The car drives like a dream with no hesitation when 'giving it the beans' and given the previous problems with the Simtek idling and cold start it is just like the factory ECU in these terms.
The good thing about launch control is that you can now choose to have it off or on just by selecting it on the Toucan, whereas before it automatically engaged at a selected RPM when you were stationary and in first gear with the clutch pedal depressed (5000 rpm on my car from memory).
The flat floor shifting takes some getting used to having been taught the clutch down, throttle pedal up technique it is strange to plant your foot to the floor and then pressing and releasing the clutch pedal. It works very well indeed as you can see on the Toucan boost gauge that the boost stays constant and does not drop at all, plus the acceleration just carries on from where you left off.
Switching maps, engaging launch control and switching the anti lag on/off is a breeze with the Toucan, as well as the warning alarms for the sensors is great. You don't need to constantly watch the Toucan scanning for faults, if there is a problem you will get an audible warning as well the visual one.
When I had gauges fitted I found that I spent too much time watching them for oil temp and pressure constantly worried in case something went wrong.
In short I am very very happy with the car and the work that has been carried out.
All due to the excellent workmanship carried out by Ryan and Martyn @ Enginetuner (plus the other staff at Enginetuner who carried out some of the extra mechanical work required).
The gearbox does require a little bit more use than what was required with the LM400 but that was too be expected, it's a pay off between low end spool and top end power. As someone posted on this thread previously 'if you have lag then you are in the wrong gear' and that is very true indeed.
Martyn took me for a test drive and to show me how the various features of the Alcatek ECU and Toucan touch screen display, I am really impressed by how well everything works and the features / functions you can access.
The car drives like a dream with no hesitation when 'giving it the beans' and given the previous problems with the Simtek idling and cold start it is just like the factory ECU in these terms.
The good thing about launch control is that you can now choose to have it off or on just by selecting it on the Toucan, whereas before it automatically engaged at a selected RPM when you were stationary and in first gear with the clutch pedal depressed (5000 rpm on my car from memory).
The flat floor shifting takes some getting used to having been taught the clutch down, throttle pedal up technique it is strange to plant your foot to the floor and then pressing and releasing the clutch pedal. It works very well indeed as you can see on the Toucan boost gauge that the boost stays constant and does not drop at all, plus the acceleration just carries on from where you left off.
Switching maps, engaging launch control and switching the anti lag on/off is a breeze with the Toucan, as well as the warning alarms for the sensors is great. You don't need to constantly watch the Toucan scanning for faults, if there is a problem you will get an audible warning as well the visual one.
When I had gauges fitted I found that I spent too much time watching them for oil temp and pressure constantly worried in case something went wrong.
In short I am very very happy with the car and the work that has been carried out.
18 May 2013, 09:21 PM
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No sweat Ty, I kinda thought that you'd have had to down a few cans of red bull to stay awake driving back let alone swinging by here for a spin!
Glad all is ok with the car, now get stocking up on some Meth, v power on its own is so 2012!
Catch u soon slim
Glad all is ok with the car, now get stocking up on some Meth, v power on its own is so 2012!
Catch u soon slim
19 May 2013, 08:16 AM
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19 May 2013, 08:21 AM
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The plan is next Saturday afternoon, I'll pop in to see Rob so I could meet you on my way home - are you living on the base?
See you next Saturday afternoon Rob, I had to run her back part on the distance of V Power only (I had to pay 153.9 pl for it on the M5 
) and you can really tell the difference. 
Thanks Si, that's the plan although she is splattered in dead insects at the moment so later on I will have to give her a damn good clean.
) and you can really tell the difference. Thanks Si, that's the plan although she is splattered in dead insects at the moment so later on I will have to give her a damn good clean.
19 May 2013, 08:25 AM
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In my eyes far better than the range of traditional gauges on offer from any manufacturer as you can personalise totally to suit yourself.
A great piece of kit and well worth the money.
19 May 2013, 08:56 AM
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Glad you're happy with it Ty, and that the trip back was uneventful. As already said, get out in it and start enjoying you hard spent cash.
19 May 2013, 08:59 AM
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The plan is next Saturday afternoon, I'll pop in to see Rob so I could meet you on my way home - are you living on the base?
See you next Saturday afternoon Rob, I had to run her back part on the distance of V Power only (I had to pay 153.9 pl for it on the M5) and you can really tell the difference.
Thanks Si, that's the plan although she is splattered in dead insects at the moment so later on I will have to give her a damn good clean.
See you next Saturday afternoon Rob, I had to run her back part on the distance of V Power only (I had to pay 153.9 pl for it on the M5
) and you can really tell the difference. Thanks Si, that's the plan although she is splattered in dead insects at the moment so later on I will have to give her a damn good clean.
Nothing wrong with a bit dead insect on the front of the car, least your using ghe car how it was suppose to have been used! Nothing that a but if bug squash won't sort
